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proceduralApr 30, 2025 · Senate roll call · procedural · Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to

On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to H.J.Res. 42

This was a procedural vote — a decision about process (such as ending debate or handling a motion), not a direct vote on a bill, amendment, or nominee.

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment".

In plain language

  • House joint resolution in the 119th Congress.
  • Eliminates new, more stringent certification, labeling, and enforcement requirements related to energy conservation standards for specific types.
  • House passed it on Mar 5, 2025 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

This joint resolution eliminates new, more stringent certification, labeling, and enforcement requirements related to energy conservation standards for specific types of appliances. Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies a rule titled the Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment and published by the Department of Energy (DOE) on October 9, 2024. Under the rule, DOE modified its regulations on the energy efficiency of certain types of consumer products (e.g., washing machines and dishwashers) and industrial equipment (e.g., computer room air conditioners). DOE modified certification requirements, labeling requirements, and enforcement provisions for these products and equipment to (1) align reporting requirements with currently applicable energy conservation standards and test procedures, and (2) provide DOE with the information necessary to determine the appropriate classification of products for the application of standards.

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea52

Republican: 52

Nay46

Democrat: 44 · Independent: 2

Present0

Not Voting2

Democrat: 1 · Republican: 1

How each member voted (100)

Yea (52)

Nay (46)

Not Voting (2)

Party labels reflect each member’s most recent affiliation on record.